Embrace selfacceptance from "summary" of Unfuck Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD, LPC-S, ACS, ACN
To truly unfuck your brain, you must learn to embrace self-acceptance. This means accepting yourself exactly as you are, flaws and all. It means letting go of the need to constantly strive for perfection or meet unrealistic standards. Self-acceptance is about acknowledging that you are human, and humans are imperfect by nature. It is about recognizing that it is okay to have flaws, make mistakes, and not have everything figured out. When you embrace self-acceptance, you are able to let go of the shame and judgment that often hold you back. You can start to cultivate a sense of compassion and kindness towards yourself, treating yourself with the same understanding and forgiveness that you would offer to a friend. Self-acceptance allows you to break free from the cycle of negative...
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